Simon Cahill Announces Departure From TEG: 'I'm Energised by What's Next'

Simon Cahill is leaving Ticket Entertainment Group (TEG).

After spending an "incredible" three years with the company helping establish SXSW Sydney, Cahill revealed in a LinkedIn post that has time with TEG has "now come to a close."

"Helping bring SXSW to Sydney and build it into a truly global-facing platform has been one of the most exciting and demanding experiences of my career," he wrote in his LinkedIn post. "From day one, the ambition was bold: to create something that genuinely connected creativity, technology, business and culture across the region. I’m eternally proud of what the team and our partners were able to build together.

"I want to sincerely thank Colin Daniels for bringing me to TEG and SXSW, and both Geoff Jones and Brad Banducci for their support and leadership during my time at TEG. I’m also deeply grateful to the SXSW Sydney team, our government partners, and the many founders, artists, creators and brands who leaned in and helped shape what the event became."

Cahill continued: "More broadly, I feel fortunate to have spent my career at the intersection of culture and commercial impact — from driving innovation and audience growth within the music industry, to building large-scale partnerships and commercial platforms at TEG, and most recently launching a global brand here in Sydney.

"As I look ahead, I’m energised by what’s next. The people and organisations that will win in this next era are those that can authentically connect creativity, audiences, technology and commercial outcomes at scale - that’s what excites me.

"I’m now in listening mode and selectively exploring what comes next, and open to coffee / ramen / conversation with leaders, boards and partners building ambitious platforms across entertainment, media, culture and innovation."

In other TEG news, the company recently confirmed the appointment of Brad Turcotte as Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live.

Turcotte will work out of the new TEG office in Nashville, US, marking an important step in the continued evolution of TEG Live, its global touring platform.

Turcotte joins as TEG Live increases its expansion in country music, including preparation to launch a new dedicated touring brand in the popular genre.